Location:
"Biscuit Creek" is located on the Northern Tablelands in NSW and is approximately 87km East of Armidale and only 13km to the village of Ebor. Brisbane is 443km to the North and Sydney is 605km to the South. This property is ideal for someone that is looking for a property to value add and move on or keep as your own cattle breeding operation.
Water / Rainfall:
"Biscuit Creek" boasts a reliable water supply in the form of 3 creeks and 10 dams.
"Biscuit Creek", "Boundary Creek", and "Native Dog Creek" run through the property and supply water to 7 of the 10 paddocks. There are also 10 dams spread throughout the property with some of these being spring fed.
A pump located on "Biscuit Creek" provides water to the house, cattle yards and trufferie if needed and there is also a dam behind the house with a gravity fed system that supply's water to the cattle yards and house paddock.
Pasture:
Approximately 35% has been sown down to improved pastures consisting of cocksfoot, fescues, ryes, clovers and native grasses.
Fertiliser:
The fertiliser program at Biscuit Creek has been on a structured rotational basis.
Since 2010 the property has had 5 applications of GoldPhos and Starter-15 spread at a rate of 125kg/ha. During this time there has also been 3 applications of organic fertlisers (chicken litter and composted cow manure) spread.
Topography:
The big majority of the property is softly undulating to undulating with very few area's that would be classed as steep.
Majority of the soil type is trap with there also being areas of basalt and good quality fine granite.
A mix of clear, lightly timbered through to heavily timbered areas exist on the property and consist of stringy bark, messmates, and gums.
Fencing:
"Biscuit Creek" is fenced into 10 paddocks with the majority being new. The boundary fence is 95% new and includes 2½ km of dog fence.
Majority of the internals are new or have been renovated and all fences are mainly steel post, steel end assemblies with a mix of barbed and plain wire.
Carrying Capacity:
The current carrying capacity is conservatively 220 cows and calves with the calves being sold off as weaners between 300kg - 350kg. With the approved clearing and pasture improvement this carrying capacity could be drastically increased in a short space of time.
Further Land Development:
"Biscuit Creek" has approval for a further 401.66ha / 992.50ac of clearing to be undertaken. This is to be done through a mix of Mosaic Thinning, Uniform Thinning and Regrowth Management.
When taking into consideration the open country that has already been developed on the property, plus the above-mentioned approved renovating, this property could be a highly productive cattle breeding or fattening enterprise.
Accommodation:
The property offers a large, modern, brick homestead that was party built in 1988/89. A major extension was performed in 2010 which doubled the size of the house.
- 4 bedrooms - all feature built in wardrobes / main features a walk in wardrobe
- 3 bathrooms - one of these is the ensuite off the master bedroom.
- 1 office
- 2 car garage - internal access from house / enclosed / lockable
- Gas kitchen
- Ducted wood heating plus slab heating
- NBN satellite connected
- 4 x 22,500L rainwater tanks
Infrastructure:
- Steel Cattle Yards
- Machinery Shed (17m x 19m)
- Machinery Shed (12m x 6m)
- Chemical Shed
- Tack Shed
Truffle Farm:
"Biscuit Creek" has a 1ha plot of mature Truffles that were planted in 2005. On average they have produced approximately 10kg p/yr and there is potential to expand the production and therefore income.
These Truffles are purchased by a mix of restaurants on the East Coast and locals. Armidale also holds an annual Truffle Festival and "Biscuit Creek" has previously hosted Truffle Hunts and Information Days.
Ecotourism Potential:
Here lie's a lucrative opportunity to diversify your business for a passive income...........
With views of "Ebor Falls" and good trout fishing in "Biscuit Creek", there is some ideal sites for cabins to be constructed overlooking the "Guy Fawkes Gorge". There is a lack of accommodation locally and with spectacular views, running creeks, fishing and a peaceful serenity, this part of the business could be as big or as small as you wanted it........
Inspections:
Inspections are by appointment only with the exclusive selling agents
Exclusive Selling Agent:
Joel Fleming
0467 725 195
joel.fleming@nutrien.com.au
Property ID: #LTW0015
